This was a patreon request from Wizauron! He dropped this in the Patreon Discord and I was happy to take it on since I've been really going hard on this game ever since it came out. I'm a huge fan of Nier so it's been an absolute treat to play these pieces now that the remake has released and it getting played by more and more people. Let me know if you're still playing and enjoying it and I hope you like my cover of Shadowlord! As always, the full tab to this cover is available to my Silver Level Supporters and the MP3 and WAV is available to my Gold Level Supporters! Thank you!!
Two entities, both halves of the same whole, each fighting desperately to achieve their own vision of the same goal. To bring back someone they love. One's victory could give mankind hope, the other's will doom it.
I think you'll find that Replicants were relapsing even before Nier started his little quest. The system is collapsing in on itself and the Twins are desperately trying to hold it together. Such a shame that neither Replicant Nier nor the Shadowlord are willing to do the things they need to do to fix it. That's the thesis statement of the game, really - neither Nier or the Shadowlord are in the right, because you don't have to be crazy to doom the world, just think yourself justified.
Gestalt Nier "saving" his sister only to watch her die from terminal illness soon after wouldn't give mankind hope though. Shoving those souls into bodies they no longer belong to won't change the fact that they are already corrupted.
"It was about 10 years ago when we were working on the original Drakengard that I thought about the meaning of “killing.” I was looking at a lot of games back then, and I saw these messages like “You’ve defeated 100 enemies!” or “Eradicated 100 enemy soldiers!” in an almost gloating manner. But when I thought about it in an extremely calm state of mind, it hit me that gloating about killing a hundred people is strange. I mean, you’re a serial killer if you killed a hundred people. It just struck me as insane. That’s why I decided to have the army of the protagonist in Drakengard be one where everyone’s insane, to create this twisted organization where everyone’s wrong and unjust. I wanted to weave a tale about these twisted people. And then we worked on Nier…We created this game called Nier, and after the world experienced the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the war in Iraq, we were being bombarded with updates on terrorist organizations and activities even in Japan. That’s when my opinion changed. The vibe I was getting from society was: you don’t have to be insane to kill someone. You just have to think you’re right. So that’s why I made Nier a game revolving around this concept of “being able to kill others if you think you’re right,” or “everyone believes that they’re in the right.”"
This more-so falls under Neoclassical Power Metal for me, this kind of vibe is excellently performed by Galneyrus. The song Longing (their more somber version of Angel of Salvation) falls in a similar ballpark, and I guess Rain of Tears does something similar too.
Gotta love that you kept the buildup just like the original had. One of the best parts of the original is how haunting the first part is before going into full on epic mode.
@@MonsteRNieR I know this is a late reply but I both Yonahs are real. The original Yonah basically says that to the Shadowlord. Both versions of either of them are just as valid, and she couldn't bear to keep Replicant Yonah away from her brother.
This is a song about doing whatever it takes, anything to save the one person who matters the most. Damning all the consequences, casting aside any doubts and simply forcing your way through any obstacle. A single minded determination that doesn't care about any other side of the conflict. Both sides of this battle see things this way, and it results in the end of humanity because of it. This song does such a brilliant job of capturing these apocalyptic stakes, a battle that was never meant to happen. This cover is amazing, thank you for creating it. The best part about the NieR Replicant remaster is now everyone can experience the original soundtrack that Automata borrowed so much from.
I just want to say, after playing this game, Grandma and Shadowlord became two of my favorite tracks in all of gaming, and your metal covers of them are some of the best music I have ever heard. Thank you for making me fall in love with this game's soundtrack more.
@@itwasmewasntit2448 I'll mark this as a spoiler for other people reading but, It's one full playthrough through the story and the next two are starting from the time skip.
I haven't listened to your covers in a while, not totally sure why. Then this popped up on my YT homepage and ofc I clicked on it because Shadowlord is one of the greatest pieces of VGM ever composed. And you absolutely nailed this one. The classical intro fits perfectly. The playing there is particularly clean and fantastically mixed. And then the metal part hits. I wasn't the biggest fan of the rift intro before it fully comes in, but those doubts were instantly removed. Your rhythm guitar work is fantastic and captures the frantic energy of the original in a way that few other covers do. Love this one, guess I need to go back and listen to your other covers I missed then.
Slowly intro, make me tear's with heartbreaking. Imagine you in the weakness momment and the reff imagined you have devil power inside The amazing cover🔥🔥
It depends. Combat, music, story, controls, visuals are all great and absolutely enjoyable, but there is a good amount of outdated design that you might not like. Is a strange and different game with a lot to appreciate and i love it, but not everyone might like, so do a little research and see if it is what you want
Thank you, Nier Automata, or specifically, 2B's ass, for bringing notice to the magnificent tragedy that is the original Nier. I was depressed for a whole month after finishing it, back in the day.
Omg thank you yes this is my favorite track from the game you are the best man this is the definitive cover!!!!! I hope you know how much this game means to me from the first time I played it in 2012
HOLY CRAP! AWESOME! I really liked the unique beginning, then BAM, into the metal part! This is badass! Not many do it like you do! You put some of your own style into it! Keep up the awesome work!
WOW !! ... just ... WOW ! Big fan of the game and even more of the song. (used to be) musician... how did I not find this video sooner ? Great job from start to finish. Thank you so much. That's talent.
Hap (belated) birf, metal man! I’ve appreciated you covers a bunch over the years, and I’ll keep doing so as long as you keep making them. Including this one. Cause damn NieR music is great
I wasn’t expecting a random glance to see how one of my old subs was doing to bring me close to tears within five seconds of one of his newest videos starting Well fucking done
Dunno how this doesn't have more views! One of my favorite songs from Nier, love that transition from acoustic to metal here, it fits the track perfectly
Awesome job on this cover! Really loved the acoustic intro too! Very nice touch! I wasn't expecting this so soon, but it's the song I was most looking forward to after seeing you do Grandma! Hoping you do more songs from the game soon!
Happy belated birthday Jules! Been watching your videos for many years. You inspire me to one day pick up a guitar and learn to play. Oh and welcome to the 30's club! I hit 30 last year XD
After listening to every single video you produced recently,I can affirm this is my favorite, without a doubt! The change of pace and tone is very smooth, and you look very moved by what you are playing, which is a plus too! Well done man and congrats!
Aaaand this is the fourth rendition of this song I’m adding to the playlist. I got the original, Falkkone with the choir, Falkkone without the choir and now this. Life is good
Loved this game and Automata. Got platinum on both of them after many, many hours and it was so worth it in the end. The music from the Nier series is just so good.
This game has been one of the few times I used headphones just to enjoy the music and I haven't been disaapointed. Like the acoustic half first then the metal after. Kinda apporpriate of what happens when you find the Shadowlord.
Jules, your an amazing person, keep up the amazing work. I'm proud of you how far you've come as a musician, it brings me happiness to see you successful like this. Amazing work, have an amazing day.
"You want me to understand your sadness? You think I'm going to sympathize with you? I swore to protect my sister and my friends. If someone puts them in danger, they must stand aside or be cut down! Come on! Let's go!"
This as well as many lines feel so weak coming from the brother version considering most people would rather do everything for their offspring than their siblings. And yes, regardless of what people say about Japan.
2:55 was the perfect time to transition to the best melody which was 0:34. I'm so sad we didn't get that part with distortion 😭. It's still a great cover though 👍
You sir are a metal god and by far my favorite metal cover artist on TH-cam. Please do the whole Nier soundtrack. 🙏 Song of the ancients (fate) especially. A fire collab for Lollia and Adriana.
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This was a patreon request from Wizauron! He dropped this in the Patreon Discord and I was happy to take it on since I've been really going hard on this game ever since it came out. I'm a huge fan of Nier so it's been an absolute treat to play these pieces now that the remake has released and it getting played by more and more people. Let me know if you're still playing and enjoying it and I hope you like my cover of Shadowlord!
As always, the full tab to this cover is available to my Silver Level Supporters and the MP3 and WAV is available to my Gold Level Supporters! Thank you!!
All of your Nier covers are amazing!!! As for the game... I am waiting on a full crop of White Moonflowers lol
That mermaid track is a banger tho amiright.. .. pls... louise needs this
This sounds so ridiculously good on nylon string! Thank you for making this! :D
You did for us a great favor !
Loved the big contrast between first and second part !
Happy birthday and good cover. My friend brought over Nier. Time to get to it. Watched her play a bit.
I'm totally here for you to slowly cover every song in the NieR catalogue
Yessssssss
Amen!! Pls upvote that comment
I'm totally here for Jules to slowly cover every single of every catalogue, everything he works on is so good
@@guguig9746 While I would love for that to happen, it wouldn’t be the case. New games are coming out every day as I speak!
@@jcg.317 I was merely jesting ^^
I appreciate his work whatever he chooses to work on!
Two entities, both halves of the same whole, each fighting desperately to achieve their own vision of the same goal. To bring back someone they love.
One's victory could give mankind hope, the other's will doom it.
Humanity never had any hope.
I think you'll find that Replicants were relapsing even before Nier started his little quest. The system is collapsing in on itself and the Twins are desperately trying to hold it together. Such a shame that neither Replicant Nier nor the Shadowlord are willing to do the things they need to do to fix it.
That's the thesis statement of the game, really - neither Nier or the Shadowlord are in the right, because you don't have to be crazy to doom the world, just think yourself justified.
Gestalt Nier "saving" his sister only to watch her die from terminal illness soon after wouldn't give mankind hope though. Shoving those souls into bodies they no longer belong to won't change the fact that they are already corrupted.
@@nelsonw9483 it would stand that putting a lock on the bodies so that no kids can happen was also a terrible idea
@@ProvostZarakov Indeed. Very, very poor planning on our part.
Title: [METAL]
Me: *sees acoustic guitar*
Me: Hmmm
Also me: *remembers songs long build up intro*
Also me: *gets **_very_** excited*
"It was about 10 years ago when we were working on the original Drakengard that I thought about the meaning of “killing.” I was looking at a lot of games back then, and I saw these messages like “You’ve defeated 100 enemies!” or “Eradicated 100 enemy soldiers!” in an almost gloating manner. But when I thought about it in an extremely calm state of mind, it hit me that gloating about killing a hundred people is strange. I mean, you’re a serial killer if you killed a hundred people. It just struck me as insane. That’s why I decided to have the army of the protagonist in Drakengard be one where everyone’s insane, to create this twisted organization where everyone’s wrong and unjust. I wanted to weave a tale about these twisted people.
And then we worked on Nier…We created this game called Nier, and after the world experienced the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the war in Iraq, we were being bombarded with updates on terrorist organizations and activities even in Japan. That’s when my opinion changed. The vibe I was getting from society was: you don’t have to be insane to kill someone. You just have to think you’re right. So that’s why I made Nier a game revolving around this concept of “being able to kill others if you think you’re right,” or “everyone believes that they’re in the right.”"
Love this new "Existential Metal" genre. Really pushing the envelope of music.
doom metal?
@@user-cj4fu8qq9b Is this considered doom metal? I thought doom metal was kinda like sludge metal?
This more-so falls under Neoclassical Power Metal for me, this kind of vibe is excellently performed by Galneyrus. The song Longing (their more somber version of Angel of Salvation) falls in a similar ballpark, and I guess Rain of Tears does something similar too.
@@creativebeetle Ooh, thanks! This is very interesting. I love when I'm memeing and people take the time to teach me things under those comments.
@@rhymeswithmoose228 No worries! Fun things come from unexpected places I guess. I completely Poe's Law-ed your comment :)
Gotta love that you kept the buildup just like the original had. One of the best parts of the original is how haunting the first part is before going into full on epic mode.
“You expect me to sympathize with you?!” - Nier
Ouch :'(
Yep then rip real yonah and rip project gestalt.. 💀
@@MonsteRNieR I know this is a late reply but I both Yonahs are real. The original Yonah basically says that to the Shadowlord. Both versions of either of them are just as valid, and she couldn't bear to keep Replicant Yonah away from her brother.
@@noobkilerv2 agreed, they both had the same goal tbh to save their beloved.
@@noobkilerv2 I only feel sorry for popola and devola and Emil.. they didn’t do anything wrong
These aren't "tears" simply fluids that leak from my face from headbanging so hard
Excess brain leakage
Oh wow I just got ending E this morning so this song feels like it's a part of me after all of that
But we arent going back
This is a song about doing whatever it takes, anything to save the one person who matters the most. Damning all the consequences, casting aside any doubts and simply forcing your way through any obstacle. A single minded determination that doesn't care about any other side of the conflict. Both sides of this battle see things this way, and it results in the end of humanity because of it.
This song does such a brilliant job of capturing these apocalyptic stakes, a battle that was never meant to happen. This cover is amazing, thank you for creating it. The best part about the NieR Replicant remaster is now everyone can experience the original soundtrack that Automata borrowed so much from.
So beautiful 😭
I just want to say, after playing this game, Grandma and Shadowlord became two of my favorite tracks in all of gaming, and your metal covers of them are some of the best music I have ever heard. Thank you for making me fall in love with this game's soundtrack more.
I literally JUST bought the Nier series on steam (never played before) So this is fitting haha
Hope you enjoy your stay and didn't got any spoilers, they're amazing narrative experiences with really neat combat
Make sure you have enough tissues
And no not in the fun way. You will need them for crying.
Don't forget to play it all the way 3 times! That's very important. And have fun ^^
Prepare to get your soul crushed.
@@itwasmewasntit2448 I'll mark this as a spoiler for other people reading but,
It's one full playthrough through the story and the next two are starting from the time skip.
I'd be down for a full hour or two of nier music on that acoustic guitar.
I can't believe you did it. I was waiting for this but never thought you'd do, i'm really happy
I haven't listened to your covers in a while, not totally sure why. Then this popped up on my YT homepage and ofc I clicked on it because Shadowlord is one of the greatest pieces of VGM ever composed. And you absolutely nailed this one. The classical intro fits perfectly. The playing there is particularly clean and fantastically mixed. And then the metal part hits. I wasn't the biggest fan of the rift intro before it fully comes in, but those doubts were instantly removed. Your rhythm guitar work is fantastic and captures the frantic energy of the original in a way that few other covers do. Love this one, guess I need to go back and listen to your other covers I missed then.
Considering I'm on the verge of 100%ing the game, I feel like the timing of this video is perfect. Great job man.
My god, you want to 100% it??? As if the story itself wasn't suffering enough, sheesh
Godspeed to you
@@UltimaPhoenix-dx3kt being a completionist is pain sometimes but I'm getting close I just have to collect more materials to upgrade more weapons
The goddamn Flower growing achievement was the worst one 100%
EPIC!!
Don’t forget:
they were ours to begin with.
Slowly intro, make me tear's with heartbreaking. Imagine you in the weakness momment and the reff imagined you have devil power inside
The amazing cover🔥🔥
Another Nier song! Now I’m REALLY tempted to buy the game… is it worth it?
Yes it is. If you like being depressed
It's one of the best stories ever told in a video game.
Music alone is worth
Thanks to all of you who are pushing me to get the game! I really wanna try it but…I’m broke…
It depends. Combat, music, story, controls, visuals are all great and absolutely enjoyable, but there is a good amount of outdated design that you might not like. Is a strange and different game with a lot to appreciate and i love it, but not everyone might like, so do a little research and see if it is what you want
Hell yeah! Give Nier some much deserved love. Keep on rockin
Thank you, Nier Automata, or specifically, 2B's ass, for bringing notice to the magnificent tragedy that is the original Nier. I was depressed for a whole month after finishing it, back in the day.
Yes! More NieR music, it always makes my day
I’m so happy this song has been getting so much attention. This is probably one of the saddest songs I’ve heard in a video game.
It is soooo awesome. The Buildup and transition to the harder part. The tension is rising into an awesome part we enjoy to the fullest! Thanks!
Omg thank you yes this is my favorite track from the game you are the best man this is the definitive cover!!!!! I hope you know how much this game means to me from the first time I played it in 2012
How did you know I’ve been listening to this song on repeat for weeks?
A freaking fantastic rendition of one of the best game soundtracks out there. Hats off to you.
HOLY CRAP! AWESOME! I really liked the unique beginning, then BAM, into the metal part! This is badass! Not many do it like you do! You put some of your own style into it! Keep up the awesome work!
I never thought I'd see the day @FamilyJules would cover songs from Nier :o
I'm so glad
OH MY GOD YES, I'VE BEEN HOPING FOR EXACTLY THIS SONG FROM YOU, THANK YOU SO MUCH
Congratulations on turning older (affectionate)! This cover is also very pleasant
It's all for her
Anything, and everything
All for You
Yonah
WOW !!
... just ... WOW !
Big fan of the game and even more of the song. (used to be) musician... how did I not find this video sooner ?
Great job from start to finish. Thank you so much. That's talent.
Hap (belated) birf, metal man! I’ve appreciated you covers a bunch over the years, and I’ll keep doing so as long as you keep making them. Including this one. Cause damn NieR music is great
It felt so nice humming the song along with your cover :D
Now to listen to it again while Kainé goes bonkers against Weiss
So glad you made this
honestly, one of your best covers
I wasn’t expecting a random glance to see how one of my old subs was doing to bring me close to tears within five seconds of one of his newest videos starting
Well fucking done
I wasn’t expecting the classic guitar during the first half despite me never hearing of the game itself before now
Dunno how this doesn't have more views! One of my favorite songs from Nier, love that transition from acoustic to metal here, it fits the track perfectly
The Nier songs are juat great and plus you this is PERFECT
Awesome job on this cover! Really loved the acoustic intro too! Very nice touch! I wasn't expecting this so soon, but it's the song I was most looking forward to after seeing you do Grandma! Hoping you do more songs from the game soon!
*YES!*
Oh, I've been waiting for this one, and BOY was it worth the wait!
This popped randomly in recommended ... and i am so glad. I knew you did amazing Grandma cover .. but Shadowlord was unexpected O.o
Absolutely superb! One of the few rare covers to truly capture the emotion and power of the original tune.
Happy belated birthday Jules! Been watching your videos for many years. You inspire me to one day pick up a guitar and learn to play. Oh and welcome to the 30's club! I hit 30 last year XD
After listening to every single video you produced recently,I can affirm this is my favorite, without a doubt! The change of pace and tone is very smooth, and you look very moved by what you are playing, which is a plus too! Well done man and congrats!
Goosebumps the moment he pulled out the electric... amazing
the acoustic guitar opening is legit an awesome take of the original
Also, can you do a metal version of Ballad of the Goddess in honor of Zelda’s 35th anniversary??? It would totally rock
I would love that too. However, the last time I requested a cover here on YT, it didn’t happen. Maybe ask him on Patreon?
a month ago, I requested he did “ugh” and he did, but never mentioned the request. guess its safe to say he might only take requests from patreon.
@@SV2VA You got really lucky with the Ugh cover, that’s for sure!
@@SV2VA ok
Aaaand this is the fourth rendition of this song I’m adding to the playlist. I got the original, Falkkone with the choir, Falkkone without the choir and now this. Life is good
As if the song couldn't get more perfect, Jules shows the above perfect: masterpiece!
Loved this game and Automata. Got platinum on both of them after many, many hours and it was so worth it in the end. The music from the Nier series is just so good.
the build up to this.... it made the anticipation when it goes hard heck me right up
This game has been one of the few times I used headphones just to enjoy the music and I haven't been disaapointed. Like the acoustic half first then the metal after. Kinda apporpriate of what happens when you find the Shadowlord.
MY FAVORITE SONG IN THE GAME BABY LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Yes 🙌
The game gave me thrills!
This song gave me chills!
Awesome cover! :D
Jules, your an amazing person, keep up the amazing work. I'm proud of you how far you've come as a musician, it brings me happiness to see you successful like this.
Amazing work, have an amazing day.
This cover is soo fu**ing good! Made me love the soundtrack EVEN MORE
Casually teleporting his hand down the neck of the guitar, without change chords. Gotta love this, though!
Great job; I love how you covered the desperation of the theme!
Any chance of you doing a cover of Kainé's theme?
So good! That transition gave me chills
This made my day!
Thanks for covering this track.
Subbed for more Nier tracks.
Awesome cover of one of my favorite songs from Nier
Now see here!! this is an excellent cover! I love what you do Jules, keep being awesome :D
Hell yes! I love Shadowlord! Amazing cover!
This is an awesome cover. More Nier music, please!
So awesome !!! NierR's soundtrack are just my favorite ost in the video games universe so great job man :)
"You want me to understand your sadness? You think I'm going to sympathize with you? I swore to protect my sister and my friends. If someone puts them in danger, they must stand aside or be cut down! Come on! Let's go!"
This as well as many lines feel so weak coming from the brother version considering most people would rather do everything for their offspring than their siblings. And yes, regardless of what people say about Japan.
@@Cetra29 maybe for yonah but not nier friends
Yay! More Nier!
Wow, very well done. Love it.
thank you bro for all you music, masterpieces !
That was awesome man, great work 😈🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I’ll never turn down a Nier cover!
Outstanding. No further elaboration needed.
I need to start practicing my classical again. Nice cover.
some of what you did with this sounds like zanza from xenoblade. awesome. love the nier covers brother
beginning gave me diablo vibes
Oh my god YES more NieR music
What an amazing cover!
2:55 was the perfect time to transition to the best melody which was 0:34. I'm so sad we didn't get that part with distortion 😭. It's still a great cover though 👍
Omg this is amazing. I love it
You sir are a metal god and by far my favorite metal cover artist on TH-cam. Please do the whole Nier soundtrack. 🙏 Song of the ancients (fate) especially. A fire collab for Lollia and Adriana.
2:28 Yoshi : Awawawawawawawawawawawawa!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sick cover my dude!🔥
Just ... the BEST cover of Shadowlord. M.A.G.I.C.K
this is awesome mate! hope you make grandma and destruction too!
My favorite song in Nier... and as usual, metal makes everything better lol.
Amazing, thank you as always
Oh my god thank you dad
I like the start, but when that thing kicks into gear, damn that's good.
Simply awesome
Have you considered covering Faltering Words (the boss music that plus during the Louise fight)? It’s sooo good and would love to hear you cover it
This is awesome 🔥
The best song in video game history
I think he would do an awesome job of "The dark colossus destroys all."
I really like this one. :) Thanks.
I am so happy you exist